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I am just in from the very last pre-op appt with my nutritionist and guess what folks I've lost 14 pounds in one months time. HOLLA AT CHA GIRL!!!!
I am so ridiculously proud of myself right now - my pre op starting weight was 367 pounds and I'm now 345. I shouted and then cried and then laughed so hard i felt like i was high off of something and the nutritionist said I AM SO VERY PROUD OF YOU, go ahead and shout if you feel like it. I refrained but insides were having a party.
Although i have a minor set back with the cardiologist, I am encouraged. They tried to set up the additional appointment for March 11th but i told them i have things to do and there was no way i was waiting another two weeks for the test so they got me in next Wednesday the 27th and I can call the same day so they can start reviewing my chart and set me up to sign the final consent papers. I know this is real because they finally gave me my post-op instructions.
I can't attend the classes and get all the rest of the information, but she said i just have to give you something to keep that smile on your face and it has.
I am on a cloud right now despite the fact that no sooner than i left the hospital and was trying to hail a cab this man runs towards me - slams the cab door (which resulted in breaking my nail which i just had filled so you know how painful that is). He then proceeded to open the front door to the cab which was locked, pounded on the window to ask the driver if it was his cab (the name i forgot) because I was in so much pain I couldn't focus. I just thank God for the person I am today because had I been in my foolish youthful days..............
He never once apologized for pushing me, breaking my nail, nothing just walked back on the curb to his wife - all i could do at that point (completely insulted) was get in the cab and leave - I had to literally bend the nail back into place which hurt like no bodies business. Had it not been for the Lord on my side..... I chose to remember my joy and NSV on the way home as opposed to the abusive behavior of yet another New Yorker and just let it go.
I know I am truly close to my victory because I am being tested beyond measure this week but to God be the Glory my goal is to close to let the crazies in this world deter me. Be blessed everyone!!!
I am so ridiculously proud of myself right now - my pre op starting weight was 367 pounds and I'm now 345. I shouted and then cried and then laughed so hard i felt like i was high off of something and the nutritionist said I AM SO VERY PROUD OF YOU, go ahead and shout if you feel like it. I refrained but insides were having a party.
Although i have a minor set back with the cardiologist, I am encouraged. They tried to set up the additional appointment for March 11th but i told them i have things to do and there was no way i was waiting another two weeks for the test so they got me in next Wednesday the 27th and I can call the same day so they can start reviewing my chart and set me up to sign the final consent papers. I know this is real because they finally gave me my post-op instructions.
I can't attend the classes and get all the rest of the information, but she said i just have to give you something to keep that smile on your face and it has.
I am on a cloud right now despite the fact that no sooner than i left the hospital and was trying to hail a cab this man runs towards me - slams the cab door (which resulted in breaking my nail which i just had filled so you know how painful that is). He then proceeded to open the front door to the cab which was locked, pounded on the window to ask the driver if it was his cab (the name i forgot) because I was in so much pain I couldn't focus. I just thank God for the person I am today because had I been in my foolish youthful days..............
He never once apologized for pushing me, breaking my nail, nothing just walked back on the curb to his wife - all i could do at that point (completely insulted) was get in the cab and leave - I had to literally bend the nail back into place which hurt like no bodies business. Had it not been for the Lord on my side..... I chose to remember my joy and NSV on the way home as opposed to the abusive behavior of yet another New Yorker and just let it go.
I know I am truly close to my victory because I am being tested beyond measure this week but to God be the Glory my goal is to close to let the crazies in this world deter me. Be blessed everyone!!!
CONGRATS on the wt loss!!
I have not gotten on the scale since my first NUT appointment where I had lost a bit over 5 lbs in just under 2 weeks (Amazed me! LOL). I don't go back till I think March 11th, but I have been following weight watchers to a T, so I am hopeful I will be down a few more (I am a slow loser, so anything down will make me happy!)
Last summer I was down to 270 ish, but this last fall my thyroid went south bad like and I gained around 50 lbs in 4 months! CRAZY FAST it comes on when my thyroid meds and #'s do not jive! At my surgeon weigh in I was 322, my personal goal is to get back under (at least) 300 before surgery.... That is if I can keep my thyroid #'s balanced with my meds!! :)
Keep on this path you have set for yourself, and even more better things will be coming your way.
Congratulations!!!
Oh and btw - I thank God that there was more pain in my finger than crazy in my head or i may have caught a case rofl. But on a serious note ignorance is bliss all over the world no need to add another body to the list of crazy folks out here.
You are well on your way.
And congrats on not causing the unnatural death of a rude man in front of his oblivious wife LOL
You are so ready for this and you are gonna ROCK the recovery! Can't wait to see your posts along the way from recovery!
I hope all your appointments and times work out for you with God on your side, how can they not!
Hugs!
Tracie
WE ROCK!!!!!